Monday

Tonight is the 20th Annual Taste of the Nation in Washington, DC at the Washington Hilton at 1919 Connecticut Ave NW. The event is sponsored by American Express in Support of No Kid Hungry, with "100% of ticket sales going to ensure than no child grows up hungry." Can you get a better cause? The cost is $200 a ticket for a VIP preview from 6pm-10pm. General admission is $85 and kicks off at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door to sample cuisine from more than 50 of DC's finest establishments.